Stories
Many of our places are still open
Here’s our guide to which of our places are open, helping you make the most of the shorter days.
What to expect when visiting our places this winter
We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to as many of our properties as possible. We want you to enjoy your visit – your safety is our priority.
Burns Big Night In
Join us on Saturday 23 January as we take a cup of kindness in the company of friends for a celebration of Robert Burns and a showcase of Scottish talent.
What links Scotland’s National Bard to Bob Dylan?
Find out more about the connections between Robert Burns and one of America’s most famous songwriters.
Stay in touch
Keep up to date with the latest news from the Trust, ideas for great days out and the work that we do for the love of Scotland.
Redeveloping the Great Garden at Pitmedden
Working with the landscape architect and Beechgrove Garden presenter Chris Beardshaw, we’re reinterpreting the classic parterre garden for the modern world.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Grey Mare’s Tail
Grey Mare’s Tail is one of the most spectacular landmarks in southern Scotland. As you venture through this hanging valley, a wealth of wildlife species are revealed.
Wildlife spotter’s guide: Inveresk Lodge Garden
A mixture of habitats, including a garden, woodland, a meadow and a pond, results in a wide variety of wildlife found in this pretty hillside garden.
A path to the past
Craigievar Castle was once adjoined by a lower enclosing wall, known in Scots as a barmkin. Our installation of new paving and interpretation panels help to tell the story of this ‘lost wall’.